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LA54 WGP

2004 Subaru Forester

Black Petrol 1994cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires20 Oct 2022
Tests13 (8 pass, 5 fail)
Pass rate61.5%

Mileage

212,988 mi
Last recorded212,988 miles
Recorded on30 Sep 2021
Typical for 2004 Subaru Forester88,952 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationLA54 WGP
MakeSubaru
ModelForester
Year2004
ColourBlack
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,994cc

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MOT History

8 pass 5 fail
Pass 30 Sep 2021 212,988 miles

Nearside Front Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

Fail 27 Sep 2021 212,983 miles

Exhaust carbon monoxide content after 2nd fast idle exceeds manufacturer's specified limits (8.2.1.2 (a))

Service brake is causing the vehicle to swerve to the offside (1.2.1 (b) (i))

Nearside Front Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick (1.1.13 (a) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Nearside Front Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

Pass 19 Oct 2020 210,062 miles
Pass 21 Oct 2019 204,744 miles
Fail 21 Oct 2019 204,744 miles

Registration plate lamp does not illuminate simultaneously with the position lamps (4.7.2 (a))

Pass 19 Oct 2018 204,429 miles

Nearside Rear Lower Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement

Offside Rear Lower Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement

all under the vehicle surface corrosion front up to rear

oil leak

Fail 17 Oct 2018 204,429 miles

Exhaust Lambda reading after 2nd fast idle outside specified limits (8.2.1.2 (c))

Exhaust emissions likely to be affected by an exhaust leak back box rusty and leaking too (8.2.1.1 (b))

Nearside Rear Lower Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement

Offside Rear Lower Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement

all under the vehicle surface corrosion front up to rear

oil leak

Pass 11 Oct 2017 201,225 miles

Nearside Rear Lower Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

Offside Rear Lower Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

Oil leak ()

Fail 11 Oct 2017 201,225 miles

Front Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)

Front Anti-roll bar rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

Nearside Rear Lower Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

Offside Rear Lower Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

Oil leak ()

Pass 3 Oct 2016 199,139 miles

All of the rear suspension bushes are perishing

Nearside Shock absorber has a light misting of oil (2.7.3)

Offside Shock absorber has a light misting of oil (2.7.3)

Pass 19 Oct 2015 193,993 miles

Nearside Rear Shock absorber has a light misting of oil (2.7.3)

Offside Rear Shock absorber has a light misting of oil Advise replacement in the next 3 months (2.7.3)

Fail 19 Oct 2015 193,397 miles

Nearside Front Lower Front suspension ball joint dust cover excessively damaged so that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (2.4.G.2)

Nearside Front Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Nearside Rear Shock absorber has a light misting of oil (2.7.3)

Offside Front Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Offside Rear Shock absorber has a light misting of oil Advise replacement in the next 3 months (2.7.3)

Pass 7 Oct 2014 177,670 miles

Nearside Rear Shock absorber has a light misting of oil (2.7.3)

Offside Rear Shock absorber has a light misting of oil (2.7.3)

Rear exhaust section and bracket corroded

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

How Reliable is the Subaru Forester?

Based on 456,470 MOT tests across 33,044 vehicles.

76.1%
Pass Rate
6,679
Miles/Year
29
Year Lifespan
33,044
On UK Roads

Top MOT Failure Points

Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm 8,106
Registration plate lamp not working 6,977
position lamp(s) not working 6,967
Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively 5,820
Brake pipe excessively corroded 5,429
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LA54 WGP is a 2004 Subaru Forester in Black with a 1,994cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 13 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 61.5%.

Across all 2004 Subaru Forester models, the average MOT pass rate is 76.6% with a typical mileage of 88,952 miles. This particular vehicle has a lower pass rate than the average for its year, which may indicate maintenance issues worth investigating.

The most common reason a Subaru Forester fails its MOT is tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm, accounting for 8,106 recorded failures. If you're considering buying LA54 WGP, it's worth having these areas checked by a mechanic before committing.

The Subaru Forester typically stays on UK roads for around 29 years. At 22 years old, this Subaru Forester is well into its expected lifespan but still has years ahead.

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What year was LA54 WGP registered?

LA54 WGP is a 2004 Subaru Forester, first registered on 15 November 2004.

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